(Download) UPSC IAS Mains 2011 : Political Science & International Relations - Question Paper - I

• Subject: Political Science & International Relations
• Exam Date: 2nd November 2011
• Paper: I
• File Type: PDF

Section-A

1.Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 

• 1.“The State is a creation of nature and man is by nature a political animal.” (Aristotle) 30 Marks
• 2.“The worth of a State… Is the worth of individuals composing it.” (J. S. Mill) 30 Marks
• 3.Hobbies as an individualist .30 Marks                
• 4.Views of Gandhi and Ambedkar on ‘social justice’ 30 Marks

1. Answer the following questions

   1. Make an assessment of the post-colonial understanding of State. 30 Marks

   2. Examine the significance of the behavioural revolution in politics. 30 Marks

2. Answer the following questions

   1. It is said where there is no law there is no liberty. Give your views on this statement. 30 Marks

   2. Examine the debate on the ‘End of Ideology’ 30 Marks

3. Answer the following questions

   1. Attempt a Comparative examination of the views of Marx and Weber on ‘Power’ 30 Marks

   2. Examine the Participatory Model of Democracy. 30 Marks

Section-B

1. Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 

   1. Dalit perspective on Indian National Movement  30 Marks

   2. Significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement 30 Marks

   3. Role of National Commission for Scheduled Castes 30 Marks

   4. Trade union as pressure group in Indian politics 30 Marks

2. Answer the following questions

   1. Examine the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in achieving the goal of socio-economic justice. 30 Marks

   2. In normal conditions, the Governor is a constitutional executive but in case of constitutional crisis, he can become a powerful and effective executive. Discuss 30 Marks

3. Critically examine and comment on the assertions given below in about 200 words each: 

   1. It is not constitutional law but political factors that ultimately determine Centre-States relations in India. 30 Marks

   2. Indian politics has influenced caste and caste has influenced Indian politics. 30 Marks

   3. Secularism in Indian politics is a myth. 30 Marks

4. Answer the following questions

   1. Make an assessment of the role of the Election Commission of India in the conduct of free and fair elections. 30 Marks

   2. Examine the changing pattern of electoral behaviour in India. 30 Marks

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